Maintenance Supervisor

3 weeks ago

Markham, Ontario, Canada Taste of Nature Foods Inc Full time

Glad to meet you. We are Taste of Nature Foods Inc. (TONFI), working hard to bring healthy snacks to the masses. Proudly Canadian, our company has blossomed over the last 30 years developing healthy snacks for our primary brand, Taste of Nature, sold in over thirty countries around the globe, as well as our significant private label and contract manufacturing businesses. We are rapidly growing across all segments and were recently recognized by The Globe and Mail as one of Canada's Top Growing Companies 2024 and certified as a Great Place to Work – this is an exciting time for our company

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Maintenance Supervisor – Afternoon Shift to lead and support our maintenance team. This role is reporting to the Maintenance Manager and is responsible for overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring equipment reliability, and fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The Maintenance Supervisor will collaborate closely with the Maintenance Manager, Asset Reliability Leader, and Maintenance Planner & Scheduler to optimize equipment performance, minimize downtime, and ensure compliance with industry regulations and company standards.

The role:

1. Leadership & Team Development:

  • Lead by example, promoting servant leadership principles—coaching, mentoring, and engaging the maintenance team to drive high performance and morale.
  • Foster a collaborative team culture, encouraging skill development, accountability, and ownership among team members.
  • Provide training and mentorship to enhance technicians' skills and keep them up to date with best practices in maintenance, safety, and food industry standards.
  • Ensure alignment between maintenance and production teams to support operational goals and optimize efficiency.

2. Equipment Maintenance & Reliability:

  • Supervise daily maintenance activities, ensuring equipment operates efficiently with minimal disruption to production.
  • Collaborate with the Asset Reliability Leader to implement preventive, predictive, condition-based, and proactive maintenance programs.
  • Support root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions for recurring equipment failures.
  • Optimize lubrication programs, vibration analysis, and other predictive maintenance techniques.
  • Oversee installation, maintenance, and calibration of industrial instrumentation and related devices.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (HACCP, GMP) and plant sanitation standards during maintenance activities.

3. Planning & Scheduling Support:

  • Work closely with the Maintenance Planner & Scheduler to ensure effective execution of work orders and minimize production downtime.
  • Assist in prioritizing maintenance tasks based on asset criticality and operational needs.
  • Ensure maintenance team members accurately complete work orders in the CMMS (MaintainX).
  • Monitor spare parts inventory in collaboration with the planner, ensuring availability of critical components.

4. Project Coordination & Continuous Improvement:

  • Participate in cross-functional projects, including equipment upgrades, renovations, and automation improvements.
  • Drive continuous improvements to optimize the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) through better planning and execution.
  • Support compliance with regulatory audits, including maintenance documentation, safety inspections, and equipment records.

5. Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Plan, assign, and review maintenance work to ensure timely and effective execution.
  • Monitor and assess performance of maintenance technicians, providing coaching and development as needed.
  • Ensure a safe working environment, enforcing all health, safety, and food industry regulations.
  • Respond to emergency maintenance issues, providing hands-on support when necessary.

The Perfect Fit:

Medium-sized companies thrill you because you know your work makes a massive impact. You are an initiative-taker with independence and plenty of energy. You are passionate about enhancing equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and ensuring food safety compliance You have an innovative and enterprising spirit. You love being part of a team and seeing it achieve greater heights because of your input and guidance. You thrive on reaching goals, through execution, organization, and time management. You are enthusiastic about the food we eat, and you desperately want to play a role in the next wave of products that will make our snacking better.

You offer:

Technical Skills & Experience:

  • 3+ years of experience as a licensed Industrial Mechanic (433A) or a licensed Industrial Electrician (442A), or similar engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in food production.
  • 3+ years of experience in manufacturing/packaging equipment maintenance.
  • Strong knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, gearboxes, motors, conveyors, and servo motors.
  • Proficiency in using milling machines, lathes, and welding equipment.
  • Experience with CMMS systems (MaintainX preferred) for tracking maintenance tasks and asset performance.
  • Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food industry specific maintenance standards.
  • Ability to read and interpret machine manuals, schematics, and blueprints.

Soft Skills & Leadership:

  • Servant leadership mindset—ability to inspire, coach, and develop a strong team culture.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to diagnose and resolve maintenance issues effectively.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working across departments to align maintenance with production needs.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and overtime, as required.
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Depending on Experience

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: Markham, ON

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